SUPERVISORY RESEARCH PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
Department Of Commerce
Miami FL 33101 US
DutiesAs a Supervisory Research Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:Serve as the Division Director of the Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Division (OCED) of Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory's (AOML). Provide technical scientific leadership involving oceanography, chemistry, geophysics, ecology, and hydrology with respect to research conducted in AOML's OCED, to a team of scientists working to support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) mission to understand oceans and coasts, to aid conservation and management of marine ecosystems, and to predict changes to these valuable resources. Formulate hypotheses determining the most appropriate research strategy and methodology, establish performance measures and milestones. Manage research projects involving multiple scientific fields of work, laboratory analysis and data processing. Provide administrative services to support research program requirements. Enhance effective utilization of space, equipment, and sampling opportunities. Plan for resource acquisitions needed to implement existing and new programs.Facilitate scientific research collaborations and engagements. Develop and maintain new world-class formulations for vigorous major scientific programs built upon fundamental theory and observations. Collaborate and advise Principal Investigators on the progress of divisional science and efforts to identify research opportunities and shared scientific interests. Create links between programs and investigators, and work with Principal Investigators and partners to procure National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other agency funding to conduct research. Contribute to the development of major scientific programs within NOAA and other Federal Agencies. Promote collaboration with other investigators in AOML, University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, and other academic and governmental institutions.Disseminate research findings. Develop and communicate research results and findings. Publish research in scientific journals and present research findings at national and international scientific meetings or other appropriate venues; review manuscripts, papers, and proposals as requested by editors of scientific journals or for NOAA and other funding agencies and organizations.Serve as a supervisor planning and distributing work to be accomplished by subordinates. Set and adjust short and long term priorities and improve production or increase the quality of work. Develop standards and evaluate work performance, recommend appointments, promotions, recognition and reassignments. Interview candidates for subordinate positions, identify developmental and training needs. Address poor performance and disciplinary issues.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentThis position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel Systems (CAPS). This system replace the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
The ZP-5 is equivalent to the GS-15.NOTES:A one year supervisory probationary period may be required.
*A three year probationary period may be required. *These periods can be served concurrent.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.As part of the interview process, applicants may be asked to present a virtual seminar. The seminar should be up to 45 minutes.Key Requirements:Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.Selectee may be subject to serving a three-year probationary period.More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (ww.sss.gov)This position is not in the bargaining unit. Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives are authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: .BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one full year (52 weeks) of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:To qualify for the 1301 series:Education:
A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.-OR -
B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.-AND-SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZP-5 or GS-15 level:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Planning and conducting research to assess the relationship between the physical, chemical, and biological interactions of marine ecosystems, or on ocean phenomena as related to marine ecosystems and living marine resources;Engaging with interdisciplinary or multi-institutional researchers in assessing the impact of earth system processes (i.e., physical, chemical, and biological processes) on marine environment and ecosystems;Authoring research publications and developing proposals as a principal investigator for research funding; andLeading or managing a team to include developing performance standards, evaluating work performance, and providing oversight and feedback.Education
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education EvaluationAdditional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: .CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).NOTE: A three year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.--NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible and/or not qualified.
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The ZP-5 is equivalent to the GS-15.NOTES:A one year supervisory probationary period may be required.
*A three year probationary period may be required. *These periods can be served concurrent.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.As part of the interview process, applicants may be asked to present a virtual seminar. The seminar should be up to 45 minutes.Key Requirements:Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.Selectee may be subject to serving a three-year probationary period.More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (ww.sss.gov)This position is not in the bargaining unit. Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives are authorized. Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: .BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one full year (52 weeks) of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:To qualify for the 1301 series:Education:
A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.-OR -
B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.-AND-SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZP-5 or GS-15 level:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Planning and conducting research to assess the relationship between the physical, chemical, and biological interactions of marine ecosystems, or on ocean phenomena as related to marine ecosystems and living marine resources;Engaging with interdisciplinary or multi-institutional researchers in assessing the impact of earth system processes (i.e., physical, chemical, and biological processes) on marine environment and ecosystems;Authoring research publications and developing proposals as a principal investigator for research funding; andLeading or managing a team to include developing performance standards, evaluating work performance, and providing oversight and feedback.Education
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education EvaluationAdditional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: .CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).NOTE: A three year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.--NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible and/or not qualified.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: